“Outside the youth center, between the liquor store and the police station, a little dogwood tree is losing its mind; overflowing with blossomfoam, like a sudsy mug of beer; like a bride ripping off her clothes, dropping snow white petals to the ground in clouds, so Nature’s wastefulness seems quietly obscene. It’s been doing that all week: making beauty, and throwing it away, and making more.”
Quote by Tony Hoagland
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Tony Hoagland
Tony Hoagland is an American poet known for his concise and profound poetry style. His works often explore personal emotions, natural landscapes, and profound questions about human existence. more
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